NBA Insider Reveals Oklahoma City Thunder’s Plan For Chris Paul

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 02: James Harden #13 and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on April 2, 2019 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

On Thursday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder made their second blockbuster trade in just six days.

The Thunder shipped star point guard Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul and two first-round picks.

After the trade, everyone was left wondering what happens to Chris Paul now that he’s in Oklahoma City.

NBA insider Sam Amick suggested the Thunder plan to keep Paul on the roster. Despite his overwhelming contract, the Thunder appear to be comfortable with Paul as the team’s starting point guard.

Here’s what Amick had to say.

“For those wondering, source tells The Athletic that OKC does this deal with full anticipation that Chris Paul will be part of a good team that now has a treasure trove of future assets. Gallinari, SGA, Adams, Roberson, Noel core, and EIGHT new 1st rounders,” he reported.

For those wondering, source tells @TheAthletic that OKC does this deal with full anticipation that Chris Paul will be part of a good team that now has a treasure trove of future assets. Gallinari, SGA, Adams, Roberson, Noel core, and EIGHT new 1st rounders, as @Travonne noted.